Description
Craving something sweet, savory, and better than takeout? This Honey Sesame Chicken is a quick dinner idea that's crispy, sticky, and loaded with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend indulgence, this easy recipe features bite-sized chicken pieces, golden fried and coated in a glossy honey-garlic glaze with nutty sesame seeds. Whether you're looking for quick dinner ideas, a satisfying healthy snack, or flavorful food ideas to please the whole family — this one's a keeper.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
0.5 cup cornstarch or all-purpose flour
0.25 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
1 large egg
Oil for frying
0.33 cup honey
0.25 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp sesame oil
2 garlic cloves minced
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Sliced green onions (optional)
Instructions
1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat them dry with paper towels.
2. Season chicken with salt and pepper, dip into beaten egg, then coat in cornstarch or flour.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
4. Fry chicken in batches, cooking 4–5 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
6. In another bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
7. Pour sauce into a clean skillet and bring to a simmer. Stir in slurry and cook until thick and glossy.
8. Add chicken to sauce, tossing to coat thoroughly. Let it cook for 1–2 more minutes.
9. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and green onions (optional).
10. Serve immediately over rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for juicier results; breasts work too for a leaner option.
Double the sauce if serving with rice or noodles — it’s worth it.
Let chicken rest in the sauce for a minute to fully absorb flavor and thicken up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: honey sesame chicken, easy dinner, crispy chicken, takeout recipe, quick chicken recipe